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5 <br />1995 RECLAMATION SAMPLING <br />These parcels have been selected to comprise Block F for the <br />following reasons: <br />1) All parcels have <br />post mine usage, <br />2) The parcels have <br />3) The parcels are v <br />4) The parcels have <br />5) All parcels will <br />frame <br />the same land-use, pastureland and <br />grazing. <br />been managed as a unit. <br />rithin close proximity to each other. <br />similar topography. <br />meet the ten year liability time- <br />The number of transects per parcel will be determined by <br />proportional allocation. From previous sampling experience the <br />baseline figure of one transect per four acres will be used. <br />Each parcel will have transect locations selected using a <br />numbered grid system. The numbered grid will be placed over the <br />map of each individual parcel. Random number sets representing the <br />x and y coordinates will be used to pin-point the starting location <br />of each transect. Another set of random numbers will be generated <br />to orient the direction of the transect. These numbers range from <br />0 to 360 degrees and determine compass direction. Random numbers <br />are derived from a random number table andJor the random number key <br />of a calculator. <br />All transect positions and orientations will be plotted in the <br />office prior to field work. This should eliminate any bias in the ~ <br />data collection. <br />Once the field work has been completed and data analyzed, <br />sample adequacy will be computed for the entire Block F. If sample <br />adequacy is not reached more transects will be allocated in the <br />same method as stated above. Proportional allocation will be used <br />only until the desired sample adequacy is achieved. Therefore, <br />there may be some discrepancies as to number of transects per <br />acre.This method is a reflection of a limited field season and time <br />constraints, not any bias of the operator. <br />